MINUTES
Kansas State University Faculty Senate Meeting
March 11, 2003 3:30 p.m. Big 12 Room, K-State Union
Present: Ackerman, Adams, Anderson, Baker, Behnke, Bradshaw, Brigham, Burton, Chang, Cochran,
Cook, Cox, Dandu, De Bres, Dodd, Eckels, Elder, Fairchild, Fick, Frieman, Gehrt, Gormely, Greene,
Haddock, Hancock, Hedrick, Heublein, Holden, Jackson, Jones, Jurich, Kirkham, Klingzell, Knapp,
Krstic, Maatta, Maes, Marr, Mathews, May, McCulloh, Minton, Molt, Nafziger, Newhouse, Oberst,
O’Hara, Olsen, Pacey, Pesci, Pickrell, Prince, Rahman, Reese, Roozeboom, Roush, Rys, Schlup, Schmidt,
Schumm, Sherow, M. Smith, Spears, Spikes, Stewart, Thompson, Verschelden, Watts, Yagerline. Zabel
Proxies: Gwinner, Montelone, Rintoul, F. Smith
Absent: Atkinson, Bloomquist, DeLuccie, Dryden, Dubois, Fritz, Mack, Michie, Paulsen, Reddi, Ross,
Selfridge, Spooner
Visitors: Gary Hellebust, Alan Klug, Brice Hobrock, Carol Kellett, Yar Ebadi, ,Livi Regenbaum
I.
President Al Cochran called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
II.
Senator Adams moved to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2003 meeting. Senator
Verschelden seconded the motion and it passed.
III.
Announcements
A. Faculty Senate Leadership Council ATTACHMENT 1
B. Kansas Board of Regents meeting ATTACHMENT 2
C. Report from Student Senate
Zac Cook reported that the Safe Ride program passed through Student Senate. The campus
smoking policy was an issue that he escalated this year in order to gauge student opinions on the
matter. Student Senate President-Elect John O’ Hara is supportive of student centered
enhancements regarding anticipated new tuition monies. Student Senate has requested that more
funding from central administration be targeted to international education.
D. Other
President Cochran announced that we are opting out of the Kansas Board of Regents faculty
award program. He reported that he sent a letter to Ed Rice, Associate Vice President for
Facilities, in appreciation for a safe environment during the recent inclement weather. He also
offered thanks to Zac Cook for his service to the university this past year as President of Student
Senate.
IV.
Report from the Foundation - Gary Hellebust and Alan Klug
Gary Hellebust and Alan Klug reported that the fiscal year to date fundraising receipts of cash
and other donations is $64 million, while the entire fiscal year last year was $65 million. They
have determined upon review of the Kansas statutes that full distributions are limited to those
accounts whose market value is above book value. Each account must be reviewed individually
rather than in the aggregate. They distributed a fact sheet and charts of Pooled Endowment Fund
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investment results for the last few years noting endowment returns have been negative. The
Foundation has spent down their reserves. In light of the statute, the Executive Committee has
discontinued distributions of the principal but will continue to pay earnings attributable to interest
and dividends. This policy will particularly affect 2004-2005 endowed awards including
scholarships. The university administration intends to work with the Foundation to cover the
2003-2004 awards. Foundation staff has been meeting with the Deans and other college
representatives to address these issues. The Foundation provided KSU with $34 million last year.
$4 million of that came from endowments that are now “under water.” There are still
endowments “above water” that are providing dollars to KSU.
V.
Presentation on budget issues - Deans Brice Hobrock, Carol Kellett, Yar Ebadi
Dean Yar Ebadi discussed the budget situation in the College of Business. From 1996 to 2002,
enrollment has increased by more than 40% and faculty positions have increased by 20% but the
college has received no increase in Other Operating Expense funding (OOE) during this period.
They have taken opportunistic reductions- those that we easiest and least painful such as reducing
OOE, GTA and adjunct faculty. They have also looked at efficiency by combining classes, which
increased class size. They have reduced course offerings which causes waiting lists. The
Industrial and Labor Relations specialty was dropped. Computing lab hours were cut. The Small
Business Development Center was closed. The Honors Program was suspended. They have
reduced summer research grants. It is important to them to maintain and enhance quality of their
programs. They have had discussions with faculty regarding involving grant writing into their
culture. They are looking at department restructuring. Due to the Foundation policy and net
losses, they are expecting a $400,000 potential loss in faculty salary fellowships and scholarships
unless alternative funds are identified.
Dean Carol Kellett, Human Ecology, gave a background on the make-up of her college. Their
programs range from the fine arts to hard sciences. The college is already rated in the top ten
universities. The Extension funds were 15%-16% of their total budget and that is now reduced to
approximately 12% in the state general fund budget. For FY 2004, they are planning for 3%
additional reductions (1% more than advised by central administration.) They have managed to
address most of their budget needs by not filling vacancies. However, this cannot be continued.
Future cuts will jeopardize their eleven accredited programs. They have experienced a five-year
growth of 18% in enrollments and general education course enrollments have greatly increased in
the last three years. Their grants and contracts have increased and are expected to continue this
trend. In FY 2001 they received $1.7 million in Foundation contributions; in FY 2002 $2.6
million. They are considering both long-term and short-term solutions, including a cost-benefit
analysis and partnering with other colleges and universities.
Dean Brice Hobrock, Library, indicated that their issues are unique in that about 56% of their
general use budget is in OOE and 44% is in salaries. The majority of their funds are spent on
acquisitions, journals, monographs, etc., for support of academic and research programs. Journals
account for 80% of the expenditures. They have experienced significant decreases in general use
funding but have received some back in additional tuition revenue allocation. All of the library
endowments are in the red. They have reduced expenditures for monographs, held open eight
positions, cut staff travel, have purchased no equipment, and decreased student workers and their
hours. In FY 2004 they expect $189,000 callback, $380,000 inflation increase on acquisitions,
and $600,000 loss of endowment funds. They do expect some additional operating funds from
the tuition increase. Through addition of electronic journals, many more journals are now
available, but with that model come other problems. Pricing of scholarly journals is a major
issue. The Library would like to consider a $5 per credit hour fee for support of the library.
VI.
A.
Report from Standing Committees
Academic Affairs Committee - Jackie Spears
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1. Course and Curriculum Changes
a. Undergraduate Education
1. Senator Spears moved to approve Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Changes
approved by the College of Technology and Aviation January 14, 2003.
Department of Art, Science, and Business
CURRICULUM CHANGE:
Bachelor of science in technology management (TCMG)
Change hours of upper division courses from 40 to 45
Rationale: This is in accordance with recent BOR requirements for all four-year degrees.
COURSE DELETIONS:
BUS 253
Accounting Using Microcomputers
COT 200
Utilization of Media
GEOG 242 Physical Geography
MATH 120 Logic
MATH 125 Elementary Functions
MATH 214 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
PSYCH 120 Dealing with Difficult People
COURSE CHANGE:
HIST 231 History of Technology to: HIST 320 History of Technology
Department of Aviation
CURRICULUM CHANGE:
Aeronautical Technology (airway science) - aviation maintenance (AWS AM)
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology - Aviation Maintenance (AVMB)
CHANGE: CIP CODE 490101
TO:
CIP CODE 470607
Rationale: These curriculum changes are part of a comprehensive revision of the Aviation
Maintenance curricula, in anticipation of applying for accreditation by the Council on
Aviation Accreditation. On a recommendation from the Office of Planning and Analysis,
we are changing the curriculum code from a sub-curriculum (AWS-AM) to it’s own
curriculum code (AVMB). We are also changing the CIP CODE to better reflect the
degree and to give it the same CIP Code as the Associate degree. At this college, all of
the Associate & Bachelor degrees use the same CIP code. This will make it easier to
report enrollment information to the Board of Regents.
*See pages AV 2 - AV 4 of white sheets for details.
CURRICULUM CHANGE:
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance (AVM)
Delete MATH 151 (Applied Plane Trigonometry) from required list of courses
Rationale: This change decreases the required total number of academic credit hours for
the degree by three hours while maintaining the Kansas Board of Regents requirements.
*See pages AV 5 - AV 6 of white sheets for details.
PROGRAM DELETION:
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Technology
Rationale: The degree never realized the anticipated industry support or student
enrollment.
*See AV 7 of white sheets for further details.
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Department of Engineering Technology
COURSE DELETIONS:
CMIS 100 Introduction to MS-DOS and Windows
CMIS 101 Computer Fundamentals
CMIS 105 Introduction to PC Software
CMIS 110 Word Processing
CMIS 120 Spreadsheets
CMIS 145 Advanced Windows
CMIS 150 Advanced Spreadsheets
CMIS 200 Introduction to Desktop Publishing
CMIS 210 Advanced Desktop Publishing
CMIS 250 Introduction to UNIX
CMST 230 RPG
DROP:
CMST 333 Software System Development
CMST 100 Operating Systems
ADD:
CMST 102
CMST 247
CMST 334
CMST 344
CMST 347
CMST 370
CMST 410
CMST 412
CMST 420
CMST 462
Introduction to Computer Technology
Java Programming I
Computer Technology Project Development
Internetworking
Java Programming II
Applied Data Structures
Operating Systems
Software Architecture and Design
Advanced Database Systems
Computer Technology Senior Project
COURSE MODIFICATIONS:
CMIS 130 Database Management to: CMST 104 Database Management
CMST 225 Commercial Software Analysis to: CMST 108 PC Desktop Software
CMST 130 Introduction to PC Hardware to CMST 130 Introduction to PC
Administration
CMST 135 Web Page Development I
CMST 140 Visual Basic I to: CMST 210 Visual Basic I
CMST 180 Database Development to CMST 180 Introduction to Database Systems
CMST 220 COBOL I to: CMST 362 Introduction to Business Programming
CMST 235 Web Development Programming I to: CMST 335 Web Development
Programming I
CMST 245 C++Programming I
CMST 255 Visual Basic II to: CMST 310 Visual Basic II
CMST 330 Systems Analysis and Design to: CMST 460 Systems Analysis and Design
CMST 300 Assembly Language Programming
CMST 320 COBOL II to: CMST 363 Advanced Business Programming
CMST 332 Web Development Project
CMST 345 Networking III to: CMST 445 Network Security
CMST 350 UNIX Administration
CURRICULUM MODIFICATION:
(CWDT):
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Associate of Technology in Web Development Technology
Rationale: Changes are part of a comprehensive revision of CMST and CWDT associate
degree courses and curricula. Use of the Java language in Web development necessitates
the addition of the course. Curriculum provides a choice of a Java or Visual Basic
programming emphasis.
*See pages ET 11 - ET 12 of white sheets for further details.
PROGRAM NAME CHANGE:
FROM: Computer Science Technology (CMST), Associate of Technology degree
TO:
Computer Systems Technology (CMST), Associate of Technology degree
Rationale: This name change will minimize the identity, confusion between the
computer-oriented degree programs offered by the Engineering Technology (ET)
Department on the Salina campus and the Computer Science degree offered in the
Computing and Information Sciences (CIS) Department on the Manhattan campus.
*See pages ET 13 of white sheets for further details.
CURRICULUM MODIFICATION:
(CMST): from: Associate of Technology in Computer Science Technology to: Computer
Systems Technology
Rationale: These changes are part of a comprehensive revision CMST associate degree
courses and curricula. Some of the changes reflect the anticipated addition of a CMST
bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Technology.
*See pages ET 14 -15 of white sheets for further details.
NEW PROGRAM:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Technology
*See page ET 16 of white sheets for further details.
Motion passed.
2. Senator Spears moved to approve Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Changes
approved by the College of Education January 28, 2003.
Secondary Education
NEW COURSE:
EDSEC 471 Office Systems and Procedures
MINOR MODIFICATION:
EDSEC 315 Administrative Data Applications to EDSEC 315 Technology in the
Business Classroom
DROP COURSE:
EDSEC 215 Information Processing
Motion passed.
3. Senator Spears moved to approve Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Changes
approved by the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design January 30, 2003.
CHANGE:
ENVD 205 Graphics I (2) I, II, S to ENVD 205 Graphics (2) I, II
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DROP:
ENVD 206 Graphics II (2) I, II, S
Motion passed.
b. Graduate Education
Senator Spears moved to approve Graduate Course and Curriculum Changes approved by the
Graduate Council February 4, 2003.
CHANGE
ASI 802 Gametes, Fertilization and Pregnancy in Farm Animals
ASI 826 Nutritional Physiology
CNS 640 Construction Operations
CNS 645 Construction Scheduling and Cost Control
ARE 690 Senior Project
ARE 710 Building Energy Analysis
ARE 780 Advanced Structural Topics
EDSP 742 Interventions: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
EDSP 743 Interventions: Academic Disabilities
EDSP 785 Practicum in Education of Exceptional Individuals
HORT 751 Human Issues in Horticultural Therapy
DROP
EDSP 721 Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
EDSP 724 Characteristics of Mental Retardation
NEW
ARE 623 Timber Structures
CS 747
Systems Integration of Small Animal Internal Medicine
EDSP 723 Characteristics of Cognitive Disorder
FSHS 775 Perspectives in Gerontology
FSHS 776 Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Gerontology
FSHS 777 Public Policy: Economic and Social Impacts on Older Adults
FSHS 778 Aging and the Family
FSHS 779 Professional Seminar in Gerontology
FSHS 867 Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy I
FSHS 868 Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy II
Specialization Proposal
Gerontology within the M.S. in Family Studies and Human Services
Certificate Proposal
Gerontology within the M.S. in Family Studies and Human Services
Motion passed.
2. Senator Spears moved to approve granting of posthumous degrees:
Lucinda Juanita Goossen - would have graduated May 2003 - Animal Science and
Industry - requested by Larry Erpelding, Associate Dean of Agriculture
Terry Lynne Richards - would have graduated December 2002 - BS in Life Science 6
requested by Alison Wheatley, Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences
Motion passed.
3. Senator Spears moved to approve graduation list and additions to graduation lists:
a. Approve December 2002 graduation list.
b. Approve additions to graduation lists:
December 2002
LaKisha Renee Austin-Minniefield, BS - Social Science
Marcus Desmond Birzer, A&S - BS-Social Science
Lynn Deahl, Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Natascha L. Foley, A&S - BS-Kinesiology
Millie Hedleston, Master of Accountancy
Jennifer A. Jacobs, Business Administration - BS-Marketing and International Business
Renee A. McDaniel, A&S - BS-Journalism and Mass Communications
Zachariah Thomas Johnson, A&S - BS-Geography
Franco Paul Pezely, A&S - BS - Social Science
Desiree Anne Schmidt, A&S - BA-Anthropology
Scott W. Snelling, A&S - BS-Journalism and Mass Communications
Krysti A. Vanalstine, A&S - BS-Chemical Science
Jeff W. White, BFA - Fine Arts-GD
December 2000
Amanda L. Kisel, Human Ecology - BS-General Human Ecology
Motion passed.
4. Announcement - Changes to University Handbook - Appendix F
(Incorporation of Honor Pledge) ATTACHMENT 3
This change in the handbook draws it into congruence with the Honor Pledge previously
approved by Senate.
5. Senator Spears announced that Faculty Senate would be considering changes to the Final
Exam Policy and to Open House closing at the April meeting.
B.
Faculty Affairs Committee - Eric Maatta
Refer to the Executive Committee minutes for this committee report.
C.
Faculty Senate Committee on University Planning - Walter Schumm - nothing to report
D.
Faculty Senate Committee on Technology - Beth Montelone
Senator Haddock reported that the On-Line Advising system was demonstrated at their last
meeting. It is in beta test and anyone interested in testing should contact Mel Chastain. See the
committee minutes for additional information.
VII.
Old Business
A. Update on Manhattan Mercury article - Mary Molt
Senator Molt met with the Athletic Director and the Women’s Head Basketball coach. Her
opinion is that there is no religious discrimination or evangelizing within the program.
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VIII.
IX.
New Business - none
For the Good of the University
A. President Cochran reported that the Appendix M: Procedure for Review of Dismissal of Tenured
Faculty hearing for one of the faculty members has been stopped after the faculty member and the
university came to a mutual agreement.
B. Senator McCulloh expressed his concern as requested by Senator Michie that the decision about
the university smoking policy should not be made by a vocal minority of students.
X.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Meeting of FSLC with President’s Staff
February 27, 2003
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Betty Stevens reported about ongoing efforts for KSU to partner with community colleges
for our mutual benefit, and efforts to meet the needs of Kansans in the Southwest part of the
state. Al Cochran mentioned that efforts on the part of the Council of Faculty Senate
Presidents initiated by Stevens have paid dividends in terms of increasing the communication
between two and four years Kansas institutions of higher learning, especially through the
Kansas Core Outcomes project.
Update on legislative session - Sue Peterson advised that revenue collections for the state are
below the November estimates by some $50M and indicated a desire on the part of some
legislators to de-couple Kansas state taxes from federal taxes. VP Rawson and Peterson
shared that the state is having difficulty meeting its General Fund obligations, which has
short-term implications for KSU, which we are presently able to handle.
Discussion on future tuition revenue distribution - The President stressed that we need to be
mindful of how we decide to allocate these resources, being sensitive to university needs,
public perception of how they will be used, etc. Provost Coffman mentioned the Targeted
Excellence initiative and how that factors into this.
Foundation news - The Foundation has meet with the administration, deans, and FSLC to
inform everyone that Kansas law prohibits it from disbursing funds from accounts whose
assets fall below certain levels. This result of a prolonged downturn in the stock markets’
performance will have a significant impact upon the Foundation’s ability to help the
university in ways that it has been able to do in the past. If there is good news in this, it is
that our Foundation appears to be ahead of the curve in managing its assets and when the
financial crunch gets better, we will be well positioned.
East Stadium proposal - This project is a priority for the administration and they have been in
consultation with people, including legislators, to try and secure funding for it. Because of
financial constraints, the project has little likelihood of being funded until FY 2005 and then
as part of a very large $680M bonding request that KSU, along with its fellow Regents’
institutions, will put forward.
Mercury article/women’s basketball program - The President stated that he is aware of
Senator Molt’s investigation into the Mercury article and supports it. He indicated that he is
confident that no pressure is brought to bear against potential coaching staff additions or
prospective recruits regarding religious matters.
Provost Coffman shared that he has sent letters to the deans with possible program cuts
included. He said that he hopes for the evaluation process to be completed by the end of
May and suspects that perhaps some fifteen programs, including some at the doctoral level,
may be cut, along with as many as fifteen minors, and twelve to fifteen centers/institutes.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Report of the Board of Regents Meeting
February 19-20, 2003
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Discussion regarding progress by the Performance Agreements Task Force. It appears that a
few system-wide items will be identified, along with institution-specific ones.
Suggestion by the BOR staff that a reexamination of university service areas may be in order.
Discussion followed.
KSU’s new degree request for a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction was on
consent agenda and passed.
At the COFSP meeting, BOR staff indicated that the Regents will likely be looking into the
issue of certificates, with an eye to definition of terms, etc. Staff also indicated that one of
the common performance indicators will likely be related to a policy on inter-university
cooperation.
Each university made a ten-minute presentation on 5-year tuition plans.
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ATTACHMENT 3
CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY HANDBOOK
Appendix F
Change of Grades
FROM:
F80 The university uses the following grades:
A--for excellent work
B--for good work
C--for fair work
D--for poor work
F--for failure
P--for grades of B, C, and D on A/Pass/F courses Cr--for credit courses for which no letter grade is given
(non-graded courses)
NCr--for no credit in courses for which no letter grade is given (non-graded courses)
NR--for no grade reported
I--Incomplete
W--withdrawn
TO:
F80 The university uses the following grades:
A--for excellent work
B--for good work
C--for fair work
D--for poor work
F--for failure
XF--for academic dishonesty
P--for grades of B, C, and D on A/Pass/F courses
Cr--for credit in courses for which no letter grade is given (non-graded courses)
NCr--for no credit in courses for which no letter grade is given (non-graded courses)
NR--for no grade reported
I--Incomplete
W--withdrawn
FROM:
F90 Change of grades. An instructor may effect a change of grade by filing the appropriate "Grade Change Report"
in the Registrar's office.
TO:
F90 Change of grades. An instructor may effect a change of grade by filing the appropriate "Grade Change Report"
in the Registrar's office. To protect against falsified reports, the white copy of the report is returned to the
instructor once the grade change has been entered by the Registrar. Falsified reports are a violation of the
Honor Pledge.
Rationale
Minor editorial changes and updates to reflect the introduction of the honor pledge.
Effective: Immediately
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